The numbers of vehicles being recalled, which vary by region of the world, represent what is said to be "nearly half" of this particular EV’s total production numbers to date. Other plug-in vehicle manufacturers haven’t been immune to issues plaguing their cars, with Fisker Automotive and GM, via its Volt, issuing their own recalls last year for different issues.

This isn’t the first recall the i-MiEV has faced in its short life. Back in August, North American production models of this electric car were recalled due to a air bag sensor problem. At the time that recalled total around 310 units or so, and assuming sales of the i-MiEV haven’t grown significantly since then, it is reasonable to assume the newer recall, while likely impacting cars here as well, isn’t as big of an issue as it is in overseas markets.

With regards to green vehicle recalls in general, this isn’t the largest to date. That ominous title goes to Toyota who, over the years, has issued recalls for a range of issues impacting hundreds of thousands of its hybrid models. As for the i-MiEV recall, there’s been no specific word from Mitsubishi yet on how the repairs will play out at its dealerships.